Rear lift questions

[John TV]

I would like your input on the two different rear lifts available for the 149. I will be using it for mowing and some ground work. Thinking now,most likely a box scraper and maybe a land scape rake or similar. At this point I have none of the parts necessary for either the CC 3 point with Brindly type attachment or the Cat. zero three point hitch from Xtrem. Additionally, I do not yet have the implements other than the mower deck. I wish price was not a consideration but it always is. It seems that the Cub Brindly set up would be a little less expensive but only a few hundred dollars. Or, is the future unknown versatility of the cat zero 3 point worth the extra investment? What are your thoughts?

Appreciate your thoughts.
John in Mn

[finsruskw]

You had better factor some wheel weights and a set of AG tires into that equation while you are at it.
And maybe even some front weight of some kind.

[John TV]

Good points. The better equipped it can be the less likely I will be disappointed. I don’t expect this little tractor to move massive amounts of anything …but it’s likely the only motorized tool I will ever own to assist with such tasks.

The ground I am thinking of is fairly sandy ( Nothern Mn) and my initial rear weight thoughts were that I am a fairly large fellow but adding weight is likely a good idea. I was thinking about a front “rock box” to even things out a bit in the front. If I could find a reasonable suitcase weight set up, or similar, I will consider that too. Just put on new rear tires that are not ag. Think I will look for a second set of rear ag tires and possible liquid fill.

Have you used any ground engaging implements with a hydro CC?

John in Mn

[Merk]

[QUOTE=John TV
Have you used any ground engaging implements with a hydro CC?

[/QUOTE]

I used a moldboard plow, tiller, Brinly planter, homemade field cultivator, homemade carryall, IH 40 box blade.
I aslo have a Viking Landscaper, Cannon Earth Cavator and a Brinly harrow.
All the attachments are used on my manual and hydro IH Cub Cadets

[John TV]

Good to hear s as bout your extensive ground work.

Do you have any thoughts on which lift? CC or zero 3 point? Which lift do you have?

[finsruskw]

If you have a very sandy subsoil, then all bets are off as to what you may be able to accomplish with GE attachments.
There's not a whole lot of clearance under the rear axle once you get a hitch set up. Spin a wheel in dirt while plowing, cultivating or pulling a 2 gang disc and down Ya go!
Good luck!

[John TV]

I was hoping to hear what kind of lift people had… CC 3 point or other zero catagory 3 point hitch (Xtrem type). What are peoples thoughts?

[SS5150]

On a 149 I'd just go with the sleeve hitch. I have one on my 782 and 1050. They work fine.

I have an Extreme 3 point on my 1872 but that was so I could use a Brinly tandem disk mainly. I have a 3 point plow and cultivator too but I've never used either of them.

[finsruskw]

I have both, sleeve hitch on several IH machines and Cat 0 on a 2086. Both work fine like SS5150 says.

What attachments do you now have, if any?

Brinly items are more common a lot easier to find, at least this has been my experience.

Cat 0 implements however, tend to be a bit harder to find and generally higher priced as well.

[John TV]

Thank you for the lift advice. Given your suggestions I will be using the CC 3 point. At this time I have no implements… so will be looking for those soon too.
I may start with Box Scraper to see how the tractor works in the fairly sandy soil of Northern Mn. I’m am excited to get this ready for next spring.

In another thread I will be asking your suggestions on replacement parts to keep on hand etc.

All of your suggestions in this thread are most appreciated.
John in Mn